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  • From Page to Screen

  • A Comprehensive Guide to Turning Your Book Into a Blockbuster (Top Ten Series for Authors 30)
  • By: B Alan Bourgeois
  • Narrated by: Jeffrey Schmidt
  • Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 rating)

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From Page to Screen

By: B Alan Bourgeois
Narrated by: Jeffrey Schmidt
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"From Page to Screen" is an indispensable companion for authors embarking on the exhilarating journey of transforming their literary masterpieces into captivating cinematic experiences. Navigating the complexities of this process, the book serves as a comprehensive guide, beginning with the crucial step of understanding rights and guiding authors through the maze of contracts and exclusivity agreements. Crafting a compelling pitch becomes the next focus, providing insights into resonating with producers and studios while emphasizing the uniqueness of the narrative.

Delving into screenplay writing, the book explores techniques to condense the narrative for the visual medium and offers the option to enlist a seasoned screenwriter. Attention then turns to creating a treatment, assembling a dedicated team, securing funding, and navigating the intricate details of the development, pre-production, and production phases. The post-production phase is explored, detailing the art of film editing, sound design, and the option of hiring professionals for a polished final product. Distribution options, from film festivals to streaming platforms, are analyzed, emphasizing collaboration with distributors for effective marketing.

The book concludes with a crucial chapter on legal considerations, underlining the need for entertainment lawyers. Throughout, authors are reminded that patience, persistence, and collaboration are the keys to success in the highly competitive world of turning a book into a blockbuster. "From Page to Screen" is more than a guide; it's an essential companion for authors navigating the thrilling yet challenging realm of cinematic storytelling.

©2023 B Alan Bourgeois (P)2024 B Alan Bourgeois
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Great Resource

Very clear and to the point basics on what it will take to get your book to film.

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